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let's send it back to the vatican. >> thank you. and yes indeed we're here, it is all about white and yellow right now, the papal color, and the pope is about to start speaking to address the faithful for the final time as holy father. and our special coverage continues at the top of the hour. of course we'll be here when he actually leaves the vatican which is at about 11:00 a.m. eastern time and also when finally his papacy ends, that will be 8:00 p.m. rome i'm today. [ female announcer ] born from the sweet monk fruit, something this delicious could only come from nature. new nectresse. the 100% natural no-calorie sweetener made from the goodness of fruit. new nectresse. sweetness naturally. [ nyquil bottle ] just reading your label. wait...you relieve nasal congestion? sure don't you? [ nyquil bottle ] dude! [ female announcer ] tylenol® cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion. nyquil® cold and flu doesn't. >>> you're taking a look at live pictures from st. peter's square where tens of thousands of pilgrims have
let's send it back to the vatican. >> thank you. and yes indeed we're here, it is all about white and yellow right now, the papal color, and the pope is about to start speaking to address the faithful for the final time as holy father. and our special coverage continues at the top of the hour. of course we'll be here when he actually leaves the vatican which is at about 11:00 a.m. eastern time and also when finally his papacy ends, that will be 8:00 p.m. rome i'm today. [ female announcer...
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he thanked the people around him in the vatican wall and the people that we see and that we don't see. i think that's a very interesting invitation to all of us, an invitation to look at the good things within the vatican. a sense of charity to one another. chris, the central message of this -- of this address, was indeed love. >> also acknowledging that this has been, george, some times very difficult papacy, any papacy is hard, you wrote about this today, the idea that becoming pope is actually an impocket task, but he said that he faced choppy seas, head winds at times, your thoughts about his final address to the people. >> chris, like you, i was struck by how interestingly autobiography cally this last speech was. it was within a new testament framework. this pope treats the new testament not as if it were an ancient artifact as it was a template to live one's life. sometimes in difficult circumstances, he's asking all of us in the church and in particularly these cardinals, who now have an extremely, heavy burden, laid on them. to understand, like the gospel story of peter, walk
he thanked the people around him in the vatican wall and the people that we see and that we don't see. i think that's a very interesting invitation to all of us, an invitation to look at the good things within the vatican. a sense of charity to one another. chris, the central message of this -- of this address, was indeed love. >> also acknowledging that this has been, george, some times very difficult papacy, any papacy is hard, you wrote about this today, the idea that becoming pope is...
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the other pope who returned to the vatican and resigned and left the vatican was seven centuries ago. but this pope's talk yesterday was very different. it was a personal homily reflection on what was happening. and then he admitted that the sea of peter was facing tough times and it has to be reformed. and there were times that he was afraid. we're all afraid. but the pope said that, gives us permission to know that god is still with us even if we're afraid. >> as we watch this, christiane, back here in new york, it is a beautiful moment no matter what you believe. it literally is like a postcard for rome. the helicopter has traveled over the most beautiful sights. it is positive, though somewhat somber. but it's interesting to me to watch back here. i'm moved as a journalist, as a catholic. but your faces have changed, monsignor, father, as you've been watching him. what does this mean to you as truer servants? >> it is moving and like monsignor irwin said a couple of minutes ago it really is striking me now that in two hours time, we'll be sede vacante and for a very different set
the other pope who returned to the vatican and resigned and left the vatican was seven centuries ago. but this pope's talk yesterday was very different. it was a personal homily reflection on what was happening. and then he admitted that the sea of peter was facing tough times and it has to be reformed. and there were times that he was afraid. we're all afraid. but the pope said that, gives us permission to know that god is still with us even if we're afraid. >> as we watch this,...
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he'll be in a monastery in the vatican. but will he serve in some sort of informal or even formal advisory capacity to the new pope? that will be a fascinating thing to think about. >> let's talk about legacy here. in the wake of the scandal. is this going to be part of his legacy, do you believe? >> i think it will be. the whole child sex abuse scandal period will be a part of his legacy and how he responded to it or in some ways failed to respond to it. he seems to not have had the same sort of flair as john paul ii, and so, you know, he'll be known for his academic work. he was a well-respected theologian prior to his election to the papacy, and wrote three books while in office. so i think he'll be known for that. and he'll also be known for this resignation, which is in some sense a real modernization of the papacy. i mean, from here forward, this could be a precedent that the popes do step down before they get too old and if you will irrelevant. >> we'll see. thank you. we appreciate you coming in. >>> we're following
he'll be in a monastery in the vatican. but will he serve in some sort of informal or even formal advisory capacity to the new pope? that will be a fascinating thing to think about. >> let's talk about legacy here. in the wake of the scandal. is this going to be part of his legacy, do you believe? >> i think it will be. the whole child sex abuse scandal period will be a part of his legacy and how he responded to it or in some ways failed to respond to it. he seems to not have had...
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he made a statement this morning at the vatican. "after having repeatedly examined my con vens before god, i have come to the certainty that my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the petrine ministry." last day is february 28th. pope benedict will be 86 in april. the last pope to resign was in 1415, 600 years ago. >> we listened to a live press conference from the vatican, in which we didn't get more answers about exactly why. what is this ill health that the pope has. we're trying to get more details on that. 48 minutes past the hour. homes and buildings simply shredded. families and businesses in southern mississippi are assessing the damage this morning after a powerful tornado ripped through the town of hattiesburg. a storm chaser shot this. take a look at this. really dramatic video of the giant funnel cloud that was crossing the highway right there. it damaged parts of southern mississippi. >>> waiting for a tow. bad news for passengers aboard carnival cruiseship's "triumph." it is
he made a statement this morning at the vatican. "after having repeatedly examined my con vens before god, i have come to the certainty that my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the petrine ministry." last day is february 28th. pope benedict will be 86 in april. the last pope to resign was in 1415, 600 years ago. >> we listened to a live press conference from the vatican, in which we didn't get more answers about exactly why. what...
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the vatican has told us they're not exactly sure. not every cardinal has informed them of his travel plans. in that group will not be merely cardinals under 80 who will be casting ballots to elect the next pope but a number of over 80 cardinals. some of the electors are still getting into rome this morning. others are waiting to see when the date of the conclave is trying to be set because they're trying to take care of some business at home. >> do you think those who are here or in contact with each other have been talking about the conclave, discussing already amongst them service how it will unfold, who they might choose, already making alliances or is that a no-no at this point? >> i would say those conversations are going on but they are deliberately discreet. it is seen in politic to discuss the next papacy when the current one hasn't ended. the papacy is the most visible position of religious leadership on the planet. it has consequences well beyond the borders of the catholic church. this is the single most important thing a
the vatican has told us they're not exactly sure. not every cardinal has informed them of his travel plans. in that group will not be merely cardinals under 80 who will be casting ballots to elect the next pope but a number of over 80 cardinals. some of the electors are still getting into rome this morning. others are waiting to see when the date of the conclave is trying to be set because they're trying to take care of some business at home. >> do you think those who are here or in...
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john allen is cnn senior vatican analyst and joins us now live from vatican city. john, decisions are not make at the vatican it in a day or even in the any len ymillennium. should we read more into this? it seems so sudden. >> in one accepts it seems so sudden in that the vatican would give us no indication whatsoever that this decision would be coming down the pike today. we've been led to believe that this was a personal decision that was not widely shared inside the corridors of the vatican. even senior officials here were taken off guard and stunned by. i can tell you personally, carol, i was scheduled to have lunch today with a senior vatican official who had to scramble just asdy to respond to this breaking news because he, too, had no inkling that it was coming. on another level, it's not so surprising if we consider that two years ago benedict xvi gave an interview in which the issue of papal resignation came up. he indicated not only a pope could resign under church law, but there could be an obligation if he felt he wasn't up to the job. so it's not the
john allen is cnn senior vatican analyst and joins us now live from vatican city. john, decisions are not make at the vatican it in a day or even in the any len ymillennium. should we read more into this? it seems so sudden. >> in one accepts it seems so sudden in that the vatican would give us no indication whatsoever that this decision would be coming down the pike today. we've been led to believe that this was a personal decision that was not widely shared inside the corridors of the...
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. >>> we have stunning news from the vatican today. pope benedict xvi says he is stepping down at the end of the month. catholics around the world are wondering who will replace him. we now get the latest information from anna at the vatican. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi delivered the surprising message in a speech to cardinals at the vatican this morning. the 85-year-old pontiff said he will step down february 28th, because he is simply too old to carry on. the leered of more than a billion roman catholics said carrying out his duties requires quote both strength of mind and body. the news stunned the church leaders around the world. >> i have to be honest, i'm as shocked and startled as all of you. >> reporter: it is the first time a pope has resigned in nearly 600 years. on the streets of europe, some people refused to believe it. he says it can't be true, it would be too huge for the church for something like this to happen. a vatican spokesman said the pope deserves respect for making such a personal and courageous decision to q
. >>> we have stunning news from the vatican today. pope benedict xvi says he is stepping down at the end of the month. catholics around the world are wondering who will replace him. we now get the latest information from anna at the vatican. >> reporter: pope benedict xvi delivered the surprising message in a speech to cardinals at the vatican this morning. the 85-year-old pontiff said he will step down february 28th, because he is simply too old to carry on. the leered of more...
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just getting some pictures and now live from the vatican. vatican city coming in to us here on bbc world on the day that pope benedict xvi has resigned his post as head of the catholic church. more developments to come, bbc world. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. fidelity investments. and sony pictures classics nowa classicsmore." >> has your life and career change? fidelity is here for your personal economy. helping you readjust your retirement plan along the way. rethink how you are invested and refocus as your career moves forward. wherever you are today, a fidelity ira has a wide range of investment choices to help you find shoes -- fine-tune your personally,. call today and we will make it easy to move your 41 k to a fidelity no fee ira. ♪ >> greater thanpg-134, now playing in theaters. >> bees
just getting some pictures and now live from the vatican. vatican city coming in to us here on bbc world on the day that pope benedict xvi has resigned his post as head of the catholic church. more developments to come, bbc world. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. fidelity investments. and sony pictures classics nowa classicsmore." >> has your life and...
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nbc's anne thomp soj is live at the vatican. let's start with the meeting with the cardinals, first, what is going to happen there? >> what will you see, mara, the dean of the college of the cardinals will welcome the cardinals to the vatican, officially do that, then pope benedict will come in and he'll be greeted by each of the cardinals. there are about 100 cardinals here and the greetings will not be long. each one will come up, kneel before him and kiss his ring. but what is interesting is that perhaps, somewhere in this 100 people could be his successor. and it will be -- you know, people, vatican watchers will be watching very closely to see if there any kinds of signs or signals or favoritism to one of the possible successors or another. you know, people will being looing at this with different, different eyes. but yo can expect to see a lot of affection here. >> and you know, this is of course, an opportunity for them to say good-bye. as you mentioned his successor could be among the cardinals there. is there any politi
nbc's anne thomp soj is live at the vatican. let's start with the meeting with the cardinals, first, what is going to happen there? >> what will you see, mara, the dean of the college of the cardinals will welcome the cardinals to the vatican, officially do that, then pope benedict will come in and he'll be greeted by each of the cardinals. there are about 100 cardinals here and the greetings will not be long. each one will come up, kneel before him and kiss his ring. but what is...
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frompictures to show you the vatican. pope benedict xvi has announced resigning at the end month on a very 28. there's a press conference that happening live at the vatican might now. we are getting some pictures. so, a release was given out by the vatican radio website. right now this is video, not happening live. there's a full statement the is thatlaining why it he's announcing his resignation. he says that his strength in the last few months has , that he recognizes inadequacy it to willjob and that he the ministry of bishops .f rome >> the significance of this is massive. pe has resigned for more than 600 years. typically remains in until debts. him to of made this the cardinals are in place to begin a process where we would have a new pope named by the end of march, before easter. this is stepping down on 28.uary el monte has been on top of this -- jummys has more olabanji has been on top of this. down atll be stepping market.of this he said that "in today's world, in order to govern, the mind and body are necessary
frompictures to show you the vatican. pope benedict xvi has announced resigning at the end month on a very 28. there's a press conference that happening live at the vatican might now. we are getting some pictures. so, a release was given out by the vatican radio website. right now this is video, not happening live. there's a full statement the is thatlaining why it he's announcing his resignation. he says that his strength in the last few months has , that he recognizes inadequacy it to willjob...
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in italy, there are specific vatican correspondents whose job is to follow the developments of the vatican and even they seem to be taken by surprise. as alessandro was saying -- we will hear from father -- from the spokesperson, will give a news conference and about 15 minutes time. but of course, the speculation has already started. considering pope benedict's age, amid a's and obviously a frail, older man -- the health is one of the main ones. but have been -- having listening to some of the -- the does not seem to be the main one so far. the pope had to cancel certain trips. since pope john paul ii, the study traveling widely run the world. it can take a toll when a man is of a certain age. he did have to cancel a recent trip. but when you think of how frail pope john paulii was in the later years, he still never resigned. he passed away. so, it is quite strange for a pope to resign for health reasons. the other points other people are leaning toward, there may be reasons why the pope decided to resign, would be the various problems of -- the catholic church has faced or a lot of the p
in italy, there are specific vatican correspondents whose job is to follow the developments of the vatican and even they seem to be taken by surprise. as alessandro was saying -- we will hear from father -- from the spokesperson, will give a news conference and about 15 minutes time. but of course, the speculation has already started. considering pope benedict's age, amid a's and obviously a frail, older man -- the health is one of the main ones. but have been -- having listening to some of the...
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today, stunning news from the vatican. i wonder if god was surprised to learn pope benedict is stepping down. >>> i'm s.e. cupp. millions of americans captivated by the search of a successor. the picking a new pontiff. >>> i'm steve kornacki. president obama has tossed out the old olive branch. coming up, a man who himself helped write four state of the union addresses explains who us how it takes shape. >>> i'm krysa tal. should the president go big by thinking small? it's monday and you're in "the cycle." >>> after having repeatedly examined my conscience before god, i have come to the certainty that my strengths due to an advanced age are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the petrine ministry and the pope abdicated with only eight years on st. peter's throne shocking the 1 billion catholic faithful around the world. the's not a papal abdication in more than 700 years and surprised the close est adviser today. he's a theological conservative with strong positions against homosexuality, women priests and the use
today, stunning news from the vatican. i wonder if god was surprised to learn pope benedict is stepping down. >>> i'm s.e. cupp. millions of americans captivated by the search of a successor. the picking a new pontiff. >>> i'm steve kornacki. president obama has tossed out the old olive branch. coming up, a man who himself helped write four state of the union addresses explains who us how it takes shape. >>> i'm krysa tal. should the president go big by thinking...
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vatican citing age. developing details on what this means for the vatican, catholic church as a whole. and what is happening in southern mississippi when a twister tore through. major damage to tell you about there. look at the pictures. then, "snl" has fun with the super bowl power outage, listen. >> i have no new information, back to you, j.b.. >> back to you, steve. >> you can't back to you me, i just back to you youed, back to you. , i take scottrade's free, in-branch seminars... plus, their live webinars. i use daily market commentary to improve my strategy. and my local scottrade office guides my learning every step of the way. because they know i don't trade like everybody. i trade like me. i'm with scottrade. (announcer) scottrade... ranked "highest in customer loyalty for brokerage and investment companies." it's delicious. so now we've turned her toffee into a business. my goal was to take an idea and make it happen. i'm janet long and i formed my toffee company through legalzoom. i never reall
vatican citing age. developing details on what this means for the vatican, catholic church as a whole. and what is happening in southern mississippi when a twister tore through. major damage to tell you about there. look at the pictures. then, "snl" has fun with the super bowl power outage, listen. >> i have no new information, back to you, j.b.. >> back to you, steve. >> you can't back to you me, i just back to you youed, back to you. , i take scottrade's free,...
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. >>> want to get you to vatican city and pope benedict's farewell tour. he spoke in several languages in st. peter's square and he got to spanish and thanked the faithful in the wake of his decision, of course, to resign and asked for prayers for the next pope as well. this was a larger than usual crowd for the weekly prayer by the pope, because it's one of his last scheduled public appearances before he leaves the vatican at the end of the month so the day after he leaves the cardinal of colleges is expected to pick his successor and coming up at the half hour, we want to take a closer look at you with the intrigue and secrecy with the church as well as hollywood's obsession with the vatican. think about all the movies that come out about it. >> we are now hearing from jess jess jr.'s family just a day after his details of his plea bargain went public. jackson admitted to using campaign funds for personal expenses, such as a $43,000 watch and apparently some fur coats. his brother talked about jackson's health and how he's handling recent events. >> stil
. >>> want to get you to vatican city and pope benedict's farewell tour. he spoke in several languages in st. peter's square and he got to spanish and thanked the faithful in the wake of his decision, of course, to resign and asked for prayers for the next pope as well. this was a larger than usual crowd for the weekly prayer by the pope, because it's one of his last scheduled public appearances before he leaves the vatican at the end of the month so the day after he leaves the...
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they were at vatican 2 and contributed and i think both saw an attempt to interpret vatican 2 properly. i would say that's the major contribution of pope benedict. he wanted to read vatican 2 as a an evangelical council, a council to get the message of the faith out to the wider world and i think in koont knewty with john paul and that's probably the major legacy. >> father, this will kick off sort of the ultimate insider political battle if you will. i can think of nothing less than transparent of the election. it's a cardinal sin to discuss it an they're told i guess going to hell to talk about what happens in that room. >> wow. >> i wonder if you could just take for sort of the laymen and women out there for the process. what is going to unfold in the week and months ahead to elect a new pope? >> of course, this is very unusual. we are not dealing with the death of a pope followed by a period of mourning and a number offer is moans and masses that intervene. now we have a pope telling us when he's going to resign, namely february 28th. he resigns 8:00 in the evening rome time and th
they were at vatican 2 and contributed and i think both saw an attempt to interpret vatican 2 properly. i would say that's the major contribution of pope benedict. he wanted to read vatican 2 as a an evangelical council, a council to get the message of the faith out to the wider world and i think in koont knewty with john paul and that's probably the major legacy. >> father, this will kick off sort of the ultimate insider political battle if you will. i can think of nothing less than...
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and both in a matter of months, will be living on the grounds of the vatican. it's also unprecedented, think we could say, that the pope is going to hear such ongoing discussions about his legacy and i'm wondering father, if you think, will this decision 50, 100 years from now, be what he's most remembered for. >> he's made a major contribution in so many years. undoubtedly history will see this as the most memorable thing about him. he'll have no difficulty disappearing, this is a very introverted man. he's a scholar. this difficult job, john paul ii was lifted up by crowds like this. this pope does it very well. you can tell it drains him. he's probably much happier in his study, reading books and writing. >>> let's listen. the pope is speaking now. >> -- brothers, authorities, dearest brothers and sisters, thank you for coming here to my last general audience. thank you from the bottom of my heart. i am deeply moved. and i see the church alive. we also must thank our lord because of the beautiful day that he gave us today. it doesn't even look like winter. l
and both in a matter of months, will be living on the grounds of the vatican. it's also unprecedented, think we could say, that the pope is going to hear such ongoing discussions about his legacy and i'm wondering father, if you think, will this decision 50, 100 years from now, be what he's most remembered for. >> he's made a major contribution in so many years. undoubtedly history will see this as the most memorable thing about him. he'll have no difficulty disappearing, this is a very...
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the news was a surprise even to the vatican. chancellor merkel said she has the greatest respect for his decision. he will step down february 28th. >> things for watching. stay with us. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--
the news was a surprise even to the vatican. chancellor merkel said she has the greatest respect for his decision. he will step down february 28th. >> things for watching. stay with us. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org--
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and he's leaving behind a vatican really at a cross roads. the catholic church facing difficult challenges and also opportunities as it moves forward. now, as i say, usually when there's a transition and we've covered it so many times, well, not so many times, but the last one i was here, and that was because a pope died. john paul ii died after living his last years infirmed and in visible pain. now we have a transition, we have a living pope. you're not watching a funeral before the next pope is elected. you're not watching the world's heads of state come here to pay their respects to the departed pope. you're seeing a much different kind of transition. john al whlen, what is pope benedict going to do the rest of the day? >> normally the wednesday audience, the pope gives religious instruction rooted in scripture. but today i would imagine that knowing the momentous nature of what's happening, it's probably going to be uncharacteristically personal for benedict. i will imagine he will talk about what was in his mind and in his heart as he r
and he's leaving behind a vatican really at a cross roads. the catholic church facing difficult challenges and also opportunities as it moves forward. now, as i say, usually when there's a transition and we've covered it so many times, well, not so many times, but the last one i was here, and that was because a pope died. john paul ii died after living his last years infirmed and in visible pain. now we have a transition, we have a living pope. you're not watching a funeral before the next pope...
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the director of the vatican's villas, this is a huge piece of property, larger than vatican city, there are a number of beautiful buildings there, the mayor of castle gandolpho will be there as well. the local parish priest so he is going to be greeting those folks and there you see him making his way very gingerly down the steps and going through these formal ceremonies, but not in any way opulent indicative of what's such an amazing moment in catholic history. thomas roberts joins me as well now. >> i couldn't be joining a better group of journalists and experts. chris, as you have been talking about, the fact that this is so important, the catholics must look at this as a world body to see exactly what this means going forward and still no timetable set for the conclave. but it's been an amazing part of history as we all watch. but there is a contingent of the catholic church and has to look at this with a skeptical eye, and why the -- there's the vati leaks scandal where the butler was accused of stealing confidential papers from the pope. the pope commissioned a report on the leaks
the director of the vatican's villas, this is a huge piece of property, larger than vatican city, there are a number of beautiful buildings there, the mayor of castle gandolpho will be there as well. the local parish priest so he is going to be greeting those folks and there you see him making his way very gingerly down the steps and going through these formal ceremonies, but not in any way opulent indicative of what's such an amazing moment in catholic history. thomas roberts joins me as well...
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a vatican back-stabbing in intrigue. he may have been the first pope to tweet, but as the leader, he tried to hold back the forces, refusing to expand the role of women. now, though, he is accepting the reality of the modern world. and the catholic church enters new territory. can the church cope with having an ex-pope alive while a new pope tripes to create his own legacy? >> this is the tremendous question that lies before us. there is no job description for a retired pope. >> reporter: so, benedict remains pope until the end of the month. the cardinal s have to assemble here for a conclave to elect his successor. that takes us to mid-march. that means a billion catholics around the world should have a new pope by easter. diane? >> all right, jeffrey, thank you. and, of course, that new pope will have to face the call for change, from many people in the american catholic church. there are 77.7 million catholics here in the united states. nearly 1 in 4 of us is catholic. and rhode island, new jersey and massachusetts st
a vatican back-stabbing in intrigue. he may have been the first pope to tweet, but as the leader, he tried to hold back the forces, refusing to expand the role of women. now, though, he is accepting the reality of the modern world. and the catholic church enters new territory. can the church cope with having an ex-pope alive while a new pope tripes to create his own legacy? >> this is the tremendous question that lies before us. there is no job description for a retired pope. >>...
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the vatican said that there was no specific medical issue making can step down. the pope said that he did not have the stamina to continue. >> i am very disappointed and in shock about what happened this morning. >> it is a great act of courage to do what has not been done in 600 years. >> 1 cardinal feels it is a liberating act for the church. no future pope will feel like they have to stay on until death. >> we had a warning from the pope about this and we did not pay attention. the pope said that there are circumstances under which a pope can resign and certain circumstances under which a pope should resign. among his closest friends including his brother, it had been thought about for a few months. he could not do further difficult transatlantic trips. to night, at a mass in the center of rome, there was an awareness that this was a historic moment for the catholic church. it was a sign of humility and great courage and said this man. while the timing shocked many catholics across the world, many came to the conclusion that the decision was the right one. >>
the vatican said that there was no specific medical issue making can step down. the pope said that he did not have the stamina to continue. >> i am very disappointed and in shock about what happened this morning. >> it is a great act of courage to do what has not been done in 600 years. >> 1 cardinal feels it is a liberating act for the church. no future pope will feel like they have to stay on until death. >> we had a warning from the pope about this and we did not pay...
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he's not worked in the vatican. it's just a question of he's an unknown candidate where other candidates you look historically when cars nal ratzinger was elected and became bop bpope benedict. it's so hard. if you go into the conclave as pope, you come back out a cardinal. meaning if you're the likely candidate, it might not happen. >> nevertheless. give us one of your top names. >> last week, the preacher for their lentin retreat was cardinal rossi. he understands the modern world. he's 70. i don't know where things would be relative to age but they say he very much understands the modern world and is very in touch with the culture of the world and maybe somebody who could address those kind of things. >> cardinal ravasi is italian. >> many are saying why not a pope from the third world? that is where the church is growing most rapidly in africa, in asia. interestingly enough we have a candidate from africa, cardinal peter turkson. there's a little controversy surrounding him. some americans have said to me, the f
he's not worked in the vatican. it's just a question of he's an unknown candidate where other candidates you look historically when cars nal ratzinger was elected and became bop bpope benedict. it's so hard. if you go into the conclave as pope, you come back out a cardinal. meaning if you're the likely candidate, it might not happen. >> nevertheless. give us one of your top names. >> last week, the preacher for their lentin retreat was cardinal rossi. he understands the modern...
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so, what we are hearing today from inside the vatican are details about the pope's next status. he will apparently still be called his holiness, he will probably take on the title of pontiff emeritus. it is an unprecedented situation, no pope has had, former pope, looking over his shoulder or being anywhere near during his reign. the first time in 600 years that a pope has resigned. so they're telling us that. they're telling us he will continue to wear a simple white casset cassette. very interestingly, for those who care, he apparently also will not be wearing his red prada shoes any longer but a pair of brown leather shoes. you might think that is a little bit of trivia, but you know, these $1.2 billion catholics are entranced by practically everything papal. importantly when the next pope will be chosen, we're told all of the cardinals will come and be convened, be told to come to rome the day after the pope leaves. that will be friday march 1st. unlikely to meet over the weekend. are likely to have their first meeting monday, march 4th and after that will they start their f
so, what we are hearing today from inside the vatican are details about the pope's next status. he will apparently still be called his holiness, he will probably take on the title of pontiff emeritus. it is an unprecedented situation, no pope has had, former pope, looking over his shoulder or being anywhere near during his reign. the first time in 600 years that a pope has resigned. so they're telling us that. they're telling us he will continue to wear a simple white casset cassette. very...
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troops may be less troopprepare >>> and who will replace the pope, the surprise information in the vatican. >>> and a hero who confronted a killer and was shot more than a dozen times, helping the case on guns, share iing a story exclusively with cnn. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer, you're in "the situation room". >> the pentagon's top brass sounding alarm bells over automatic spending cuts now only weeks away. the defense budget will take a significant hit, $46 billion slashed, unless the president and the congress reach some sort of last minute deal. that could affect america's security and hundreds of thousands of jobs. let's go to the pentagon, our correspondent, chris lawrence, is standing by there. very worried over there at the pentagon, aren't they? >> reporter: are, wolf, and you're already starting to see some of the effects of the possible sequestration, the u.s. navy, cancelling the deployment of some other ships, cancelling some maintenance and pushing back some of the civilian contracts that they had signed. they say
troops may be less troopprepare >>> and who will replace the pope, the surprise information in the vatican. >>> and a hero who confronted a killer and was shot more than a dozen times, helping the case on guns, share iing a story exclusively with cnn. we want to welcome our viewers in the united states and around the world. i'm wolf blitzer, you're in "the situation room". >> the pentagon's top brass sounding alarm bells over automatic spending cuts now only...
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germany, talk about islam, and that triggered a backlash and eventual paul from the vatican. what -- was his papacy overshadowed or damage bid this priest child sex abuse scandals ands to that tarnish his legacy? >> i don't think so. time will tell. you have to see that he came in at a very difficult time. i think you can certainly make the argument, the speech in germany was a one off. he certainly did have a serious question about islam and violence and how it came off in that speech was probably not the right way, and he would be the first to admit it, and there were other problems there as well. in terms of the sex abuse and scandals facing the church, you can certainly make the argument that there's no one who did more to confront them. certainly john paul had a great reputation, but much of it for his globe-trotting, but in terms of getting down to brass tacks and facing real problems, benedict has a very strong record, and history will show that. >> he has shaped or molded the college of cardinals to a great extent over the years. and that is the unit that will choose
germany, talk about islam, and that triggered a backlash and eventual paul from the vatican. what -- was his papacy overshadowed or damage bid this priest child sex abuse scandals ands to that tarnish his legacy? >> i don't think so. time will tell. you have to see that he came in at a very difficult time. i think you can certainly make the argument, the speech in germany was a one off. he certainly did have a serious question about islam and violence and how it came off in that speech...
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>> we barely handled vatican 2, barely begun the implementation of vatican 2. i think certainly the addressing of the sex abuse problem, a need for more governance in the church, more accountability and transparency. they'll be looking more for a governor. you had in john paul and in b benedict, they were extraordinary teachers. but they will be looking for someone who is more of a governor. >> you hear the cardinals say there's a sense of -- there's a strong desire to have a new pope as soon as possible. but for that to happen in the most prudent, enlightened way, we need some sort of prayer and reelection of getting to know each other. >> there are a lot of these cardinals who were appointed by pope benedict, who don't know each other very well, you remember that this is a worldwide church and you also have a church in the united states that's very different in some of the area where is it's growing in latin america, in africa, where frankly the people in the church tend to be more conservative. it creates almost an inevitable conflict, doesn't it. >> i would
>> we barely handled vatican 2, barely begun the implementation of vatican 2. i think certainly the addressing of the sex abuse problem, a need for more governance in the church, more accountability and transparency. they'll be looking more for a governor. you had in john paul and in b benedict, they were extraordinary teachers. but they will be looking for someone who is more of a governor. >> you hear the cardinals say there's a sense of -- there's a strong desire to have a new...
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. >> reporter: the announcement stopped vatican insider -- shocked vatican insiders and catholics around the world. pope benedict xvi been said it's time for someone physically stronger to leave the cat like church. >> reporter: the contest making this stunning announcement at a meeting with his cardinals. >> and he plans to retire at the end of themont. >> i'm shocked as much as you. >> reporter: even though he's aware of the seriousness of stepping down, he doesn't have the strength to carry out his papal duties saying, quote, both strength and mind and body are necessary. strength, which in the last few months, did tireiated in me. >> i always admired him as a scholar, as a priest, as a holy man. and now my admiration is higher because his humility. >> reporter: he's 85 years old, the first german pope in hundreds of years. elected in 2005, he succeeded john paul ii. there have been recent concerns about his health and he's needed help walking, but a vatican spokesperson insists he's not facing anything grave. the cardinals will elect his replacement and hope that can happen by holy w
. >> reporter: the announcement stopped vatican insider -- shocked vatican insiders and catholics around the world. pope benedict xvi been said it's time for someone physically stronger to leave the cat like church. >> reporter: the contest making this stunning announcement at a meeting with his cardinals. >> and he plans to retire at the end of themont. >> i'm shocked as much as you. >> reporter: even though he's aware of the seriousness of stepping down, he...
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he is now leaving the vatican. he will never return to where he just was. >> where's the pope mobile? >> it's waiting for him at castel gandolfo. >> that's
he is now leaving the vatican. he will never return to where he just was. >> where's the pope mobile? >> it's waiting for him at castel gandolfo. >> that's
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and vatican correspondent joining us. he did offer hints that he would maybe not go the same way and perhaps after watching pope john paul ii deteriorate at the end that he would not do the same thing. >> well, chuck, let's begin with john paul ii. i think that john paul ii at the end of his life gave a great christian witness, invited people to experience what the church means by the pascal mystery of the life and death of christ and invited people into his own suffering that ennobled all suffering. pope benedict the xvith is a man of conscious. if you read the statement that he made today at the consistery he said he prayed over this and he had come to the view that he could no longer give the church the service it required and tlf as may 28th, at 8:00 p.m., the seat is to be vacated and that means that the college of cardinals should proceed to elect a new pope. as claudio said a moment ago, it is a surprise as to timing but not a surprise to fact. benedict xvith on several occasions and most recently in the book "ligh
and vatican correspondent joining us. he did offer hints that he would maybe not go the same way and perhaps after watching pope john paul ii deteriorate at the end that he would not do the same thing. >> well, chuck, let's begin with john paul ii. i think that john paul ii at the end of his life gave a great christian witness, invited people to experience what the church means by the pascal mystery of the life and death of christ and invited people into his own suffering that ennobled...
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there are a lot of problems within the vatican. do you suspect that could have anything to do with this? >> i think all of that and more quite frankly. he's 85 years of age. how many world leaders function at 85. >> we've had popes who was too old, too sick to almost even speak and yet went to his death reigning as pope. >> and i think this is better. from one lay american's perspective, i don't think we want to see another instance as much as we love pope john paul ii, his last closing month wills were not good. let's face it. he looked imfeebl. this pope is saying -- he's a humble man. how many world leaders would do something of this nature. >> whys that taken 600 years to company to this pragmatic realization i'm not capable, therefore, i must step down? first time in six centuries. >> quite frankly, most popes vice president li haven't lived this long. pope john paul ii was named at age 58. you may see a person chosen in his 60s. we all knew that in 2005 that phone benedict and his old age already wasn't going to be around for
there are a lot of problems within the vatican. do you suspect that could have anything to do with this? >> i think all of that and more quite frankly. he's 85 years of age. how many world leaders function at 85. >> we've had popes who was too old, too sick to almost even speak and yet went to his death reigning as pope. >> and i think this is better. from one lay american's perspective, i don't think we want to see another instance as much as we love pope john paul ii, his...
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he'll wear his traditional white roe robes, and while he'll consider residing at the vatican, they said he'll most likely never be seen again. the red shoes gone and the office and his personal seal will be destroyed. many questions have been made about what changes will be coming to the church. for today, the focus was on this servant of god who, in his final words said, quote, the pope is never alone, and now i experience it in a way that so touches the heart. >> i spoke earlier with chr christiane amanpour. he seemed to be making reference to the corruption that plagued and continued to plague the church. >> and the pope spoke about so many of the challenges that continue to face the church. but yes, these scandals that have rocked the church and the vatican and almost every diocese in the united states, i might add, as well as in europe over the last 12 to 14 years. he was saying that this has been shocking and stormy waters, that the church has sometimes seemed to be flying against the wind. but he then went on to say that he knew god wouldn't allow the church to sink. so yes, i th
he'll wear his traditional white roe robes, and while he'll consider residing at the vatican, they said he'll most likely never be seen again. the red shoes gone and the office and his personal seal will be destroyed. many questions have been made about what changes will be coming to the church. for today, the focus was on this servant of god who, in his final words said, quote, the pope is never alone, and now i experience it in a way that so touches the heart. >> i spoke earlier with...
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i'm chris jansing, live in vatican city. you can see the vatican behind me. and boy, there is an interesting energy in this city. preparations underway for the conclave. that will, of course, elect the successor to pope benedict after that shocking decision yesterday to step down. and another big story we're following is back at home, because the president is putting the finishing touches on the first state of the union speech of his second term. and we'll have a lot more on that coming up in this hour. but this morning, we are starting to get new information about pope benedict, and particularly about his health. decisions that may have played into his shocking announcement to abdicate. for example, we now know this morning, the pope has had a pacemaker for some time and actually had a minor operation to replace its batteries three months ago. we're also hearing for the first time about a fall he took while he was on a trip to cuba in mexico. just hours after his announcement, this video circulated. you can see it shows lightning striking st. peter's basilic
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the vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. french unmodern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. an eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground only republic. news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching r.t. . the vatican has announced that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down on february twenty eighth citing his old age eighty five year old will become the first head of the catholic church to resign from the post in nearly six centuries let's get more on this now from lottie's tom barton live in the studio for us here told me was only part appointed in two thousand and five when that's going on why is resignation now well kerry yeah a real shock i think the small army of journalists and pope watchers that were in rome even even they have been taken aback by this sudden announcement today it should be noted th
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it's a vatican holiday because vatican city state was created. the world day of the sick is being celebrated in the pope's native germany. i'm wondering if he didn't choose this significant date to make that announcement. his meeting with the cardinals today, it was planned. martha: joan, thank you for all of your background and insight and joining us from the vatican. thank you, joan. bill: how rare is this development? we haven't seen this in more than 600 years. what is behind his decision. who will lead a billion catholics worldwide now. that's all still to come on this breaking news edition of "america's newsroom." . . . .. she thought she'd feel better after seeing her doctor. and she might have, if not for kari, the identity thief who stole jill's social security number to open credit cards, destroying jill's credit and her dream of retirement. now meet amanda. with a swipe of her debit card, she bought some gas... and an all-expense-paid trip to hawaii for ben. ben is the identity thief who used a device called a skimmer to steal her info
it's a vatican holiday because vatican city state was created. the world day of the sick is being celebrated in the pope's native germany. i'm wondering if he didn't choose this significant date to make that announcement. his meeting with the cardinals today, it was planned. martha: joan, thank you for all of your background and insight and joining us from the vatican. thank you, joan. bill: how rare is this development? we haven't seen this in more than 600 years. what is behind his decision....
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vatican announces that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down as the leader of the catholic church at the end of the month. in modern forces reclaim the city of galle we bring you a firsthand account from the city after a surprise attack by militants almost spoils french claims of a victorious campaign. and eighteen coal miners die in a methane explosion some eight hundred meters underground in russia's only republic . news as it happens twenty four hours a day you're watching our t.v. . the vatican has announced that pope benedict the sixteenth will step down on february twenty eighth citing his old age eighty five year old will become the first head of the catholic church to resign from the post in nearly six centuries let's get more on this now from artie's tom barton live in the studio for us here told me was only part appointed in two thousand and five when that's going on why his resignation now well carry a real shock i think a small army of journalists and pope watchers that were in rome even though the even they have been taken aback by this sudden announcement today it sh
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the vatican spokesman, greg burke. greg, tell us the back story of this, when you first knew that the pope was even considering taking this momentous step. >> well, all of us knew, but none of us paid a lot of attention two years ago when the pope mentioned in a long interview -- there was a book interview "light of the world" and he mentioned that "pope could resign. he said he hadn't thought about doing it in the moment. it was a very difficult from then, but he said there are occasions when the pope can resign. there are occasions when the pope should resign. that was a couple of years ago, and i think that was a warning bell. i didn't find out please until early this morning. i got a call to come in early, which i did, and i was told about it, and then, of course, it just happened a couple of hours later. it is certainly a surprise because historically it's such a surprise, but knowing cardinal ratzinger, it's not such a surprise. >> greg, what are the next steps from inside the vatican as you begin this extraordin
the vatican spokesman, greg burke. greg, tell us the back story of this, when you first knew that the pope was even considering taking this momentous step. >> well, all of us knew, but none of us paid a lot of attention two years ago when the pope mentioned in a long interview -- there was a book interview "light of the world" and he mentioned that "pope could resign. he said he hadn't thought about doing it in the moment. it was a very difficult from then, but he said...
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but yes, these scandals that have rocked the church and the vatican and almost every diocese in the united states i might add over the last 12 to 14 years. he was saying that this has been shocking and stormy waters that the church has seemed to be flying against the wind. he went onto say that he wouldn't allow the church to sing. >> he made no direct mention of the child abuse scandals which i imagine for some people would not be enough. >> well it was unlikely that he was going to bring it up on this day. but you are right. there are some many people in the united states that have so much unfinished business and we have been talking to cardinals and they know that while the pope has talked about zero tolerance that they know that abusers have been criticized and singled out while those have been abused and have been apologized to and met by the pope that there is a lot of unfinished business p by those who shielded priests who shielded young boys in the churches. even those know that the next pope must finish this business and must institute the reform that will bring full transparency
but yes, these scandals that have rocked the church and the vatican and almost every diocese in the united states i might add over the last 12 to 14 years. he was saying that this has been shocking and stormy waters that the church has seemed to be flying against the wind. he went onto say that he wouldn't allow the church to sing. >> he made no direct mention of the child abuse scandals which i imagine for some people would not be enough. >> well it was unlikely that he was going...
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to represent the church in all its dealings has officials in the vatican has said they are now trying to find a new pope and to do that as quickly as possible they hope that will happen before easter but really a very very surprising announcement today from pope it is tom thank you for that update and to be talking to our correspondent peter all of in germany about this extraordinary resignation. for now let's talk to director of the national secular society keith portis word thanks for joining us here on r.t. today now well the reputation of the catholic church has been marred as not by various scandals recently but where there are any positives from pope benedict sixteenth tenure do you think. well sadly not because there were two major issues as really been mentioned child abuse and i think the dark triangle side has been an absolute catastrophe for the church it's actually lost. its authority in many parts of the world when you say that you're going to. oppose politicians trying to bring in say same sex marriage laws and you invest or your authority on that and then you loses if a
to represent the church in all its dealings has officials in the vatican has said they are now trying to find a new pope and to do that as quickly as possible they hope that will happen before easter but really a very very surprising announcement today from pope it is tom thank you for that update and to be talking to our correspondent peter all of in germany about this extraordinary resignation. for now let's talk to director of the national secular society keith portis word thanks for joining...
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also on the list of replacements mark uelett of the vatican who is head of the congregation of bishops. the position of pope once reserved for italians is now opened to all. john paul was actually polish and pope benedict is german. >> we continue to follow new developments in that southern california manhunt. police remain on high alert this morning as the search for a fugitive ex-cop enters week number two. on sunday, los angeles police announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the capture and conviction of christopher dorner. surveillance footage surfaced over the weekend. it's believed to show dorner dumping a gun belt, helmet, uniform and ammunition in a dumpster in san diego the morning after his first two suspected murders. police believe dorner is out for revenge for being fired fro the lapd after making false complaints about his training officer. now the police chief says he is reopening his case. >> maybe there is something to what he says. and i want to put that to rest. the only way i know how to put that to re is to review what has already been reviewed at
also on the list of replacements mark uelett of the vatican who is head of the congregation of bishops. the position of pope once reserved for italians is now opened to all. john paul was actually polish and pope benedict is german. >> we continue to follow new developments in that southern california manhunt. police remain on high alert this morning as the search for a fugitive ex-cop enters week number two. on sunday, los angeles police announced a $1 million reward for information...